MSD reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(2,396 total reviews)
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Rob Davis

85% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

MSD has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,396 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The MSD employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Farmacêutica e biotecnologia industry (3.5 stars).

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1.0
Nov 12, 2025

They Pretend to Care About Mental Health, But It’s All for Show

Anonymous employee
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Canteen and barista thats about it.

Cons

MSD likes to talk a big game about mental health and employee wellbeing, but the reality on the ground couldn’t be more different. There’s a culture of fake positivity — lots of posters, emails, and “wellbeing initiatives,” but no real support when you actually need it. If you’re struggling, you’re just expected to “push through” while leadership pats themselves on the back for creating a “supportive culture.” Morale across teams is very low, and people are burning out quietly because they don’t feel safe to speak up. Management seems more interested in appearances than actually addressing workloads, unrealistic expectations, or the constant stress. It’s disappointing, because MSD could be a great place to work if they truly cared about their people instead of just pretending to.

1.0
Sep 29, 2025
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

It's a good company for people who are lazy and love BS.

Cons

The U.S. have opened their eyes and realized that the London office was swamped with radical lefties. There was no other path other than to shut these muppets down

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